Bicycling Editors' Choice 2010 Nominees

ENTRY-LEVEL ROAD: Cannondale CAAD8 6 $1,059

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A new platform for Cannondale, the CAAD8 platform features the big aluminum frame profile that made the company famous, and is enhanced with comfort touches like a slightly taller head tube and stretched chainstays.

Testers said:

Stiff feeling bike with a great all around appeal.

Exceeded what I've come to expect from an entry level bike.

The Cannondale has a very stable and secure feeling that's perfectly suited to the intended rider.